Kelley Funeral Home

She was 98.She was born on June 23, 1921 in Chloride, the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Hefner) Reed.Martha is survived by four children, James Kelley and his wife, Estlee of Doe Run, Bill Kelley and his wife, Alma of Ironton, Lucy Wadlow and her husband, Larry of Pilot Knob, and Ed Kelley and his wife, Minnie of Potosi.Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Martha was preceded in death by two husbands, Horace Kelley and Roy Barton; four children, Robert Kelley, Janet Douglas, Ray Kelley, and Dale Kelley; eight brothers, Omer, Elmer, Alvin, Leslie, Thomas, Paul, Russell, and Carl Reed; three sisters, Mary Jordan, Nellie Jaycox, and Mabel Ebert; and three grandchildren.Martha was an ordained minister and pastored for many years. Two of her churches were Big River Church and New Diggins Church. She enjoyed all church activities.  She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. She enjoyed participating in the Red Hat Society.Funeral services were held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. from Bryson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward Spain officiating.Visitation began at 11 a.m.  Interment was in Huff Cemetery.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brysonfuneralhome.com.